TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1921·Orson F. Whitney·Apostle
   "Until the day cometh when there is found no more room for them; and then I have other places which I will appoint unto them, and they shall be called stakes, for the curtains or the strength of Zion." [18]
   Saturday Night Thoughts — apostle_bookcopy citation
2. 1972·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   Some seem to think that with the looseness and trends in the world today affecting the thinking of some of our youth and even some of our bishops and stake presidents, we are altogether too strict in the teaching of morals when we see what is going on all around us. In fact, we are accused of being prigs, which to me means narrow-minded persons who assume superior virtue and wisdom. Judged by the ways of the world, probably we are prigs.
   The Priesthood: A Royal Army — cojccopy citation
3. 1977·Bruce R. McConkie·Apostle
   That many of these truths about Zion were known and taught in ancient Israel is clear from the many references in Isaiah and the Psalms and elsewhere. Isaiah made particular mention of stakes of Zion which would be established in the day of restoration.
   Come: Let Israel Build Zion — cojccopy citation
4. 1981·M. Russell Ballard·Apostle
   The third key is to practice self-discipline both at our work and as we attempt to reduce our expenses in our homes. Regarding the latter, Church leaders should set the example by seeing that stake and ward financial requests are kept to a minimum. Members should—
   Providing for Our Needs — cojccopy citation
5. 1986·M. Russell Ballard·Apostle
   Shortly after the death of Sister LeGrand Richards, I was assigned to be Elder Richards’ junior companion to assist him in creating the Atlanta Georgia Stake. As we were flying toward his beloved Southern States Mission, he said to me, “Brother Ballard, I am not afraid to die; the only thing I worry about is, will I be able to find Mommy over there.”
   We Proclaim the Gospel — cojccopy citation
6. 1989·Marvin J. Ashton·Apostle
   “It is a great responsibility for a bishop or stake president to conduct a worthiness interview. There is equal responsibility, however, upon the member who is interviewed. Careful, searching interviews need to be conducted always individually and privately. …
   On Being Worthy — cojccopy citation